US20150202997A1 - Child Safety Seat Assemblies - Google Patents
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- the present inventions relate to child safety seat assemblies.
- a child safety seat is usually required to seat a young child in a vehicle for protecting the child during crash collision.
- the child safety seat can be attached on the vehicle passenger's seat with the seatbelt of the vehicle.
- the use of the seatbelt for fastening the child safety seat may be inconvenient, and result in erroneous installation that fails to protect the child during collision.
- Another approach proposes to incorporate a standardized latch system (i.e., ISOFIX standard) in the child safety seat through which the seat can be securely attached with an anchorage fixture provided in the vehicle. Because the ISOFIX latch system provides a tight hold of the child safety seat, the energy resulting from a crash collision may be substantially transmitted to the child and cause injury.
- ISOFIX standard standardized latch system
- the present application describes child safety seat assemblies that include a support base, and a child safety seat arranged on the support base.
- the support base includes a shell body, an arm extending transversally relative to the shell body, two latch assemblies and a cushion structure.
- the shell body has an inner sidewall, and an interior affixed with an anchor structure, the anchor structure including a side segment.
- the arm has a tube portion, and a rod arranged through the tube portion, the tube portion including an extension connected with the side segment of the anchor structure.
- the two latch assemblies are respectively connected with a left and a right end of the rod, the latch assemblies being operable to fixedly attach the shell body with an anchorage fixture of a vehicle, and the rod being rotatable relative to the tube portion to turn the two latch assemblies to either of a storage state and a deployed state.
- the cushion structure is arranged adjacent to a joint region where the side segment and the extension of the tube portion are connected with each other, or in the support base at a position between the tube portion and the inner sidewall of the shell body, the cushion structure being operable to cushion a displacement of the shell body and the anchor structure relative to the arm and the latch assemblies when a car collision occurs.
- the support base for a child safety seat includes a shell body having an interior affixed with an anchor structure, an arm extending transversally relative to the shell body, two latch assemblies operable to fixedly attach the shell body with an anchorage fixture of a vehicle, and a cushion structure.
- the arm has a rod pivotally supported through a tube portion, the tube portion including an extension connected with a side segment of the anchor structure.
- the two latch assemblies are respectively connected with a left and a right end of the rod, the rod being rotatable with the two latch assemblies relative to the tube portion.
- the cushion structure interacts with the arm to cushion a displacement of the shell body and the anchor structure relative to the arm and the latch assemblies when a car collision occurs.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic view illustrating an embodiment of a support base for a child safety seat
- FIG. 2 is a schematic view illustrating a construction of the support base shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is an enlarged view illustrating one cushion structure shown in FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 4 is a schematic view illustrating an operation of the cushion structure provided in the support base of FIG. 1 when installed in a vehicle;
- FIG. 5 is a schematic view illustrating a second embodiment of a support base for a child safety seat
- FIG. 6 is an enlarged view illustrating a cushion structure provided in the support base shown in FIG. 5 ;
- FIG. 7 is a schematic view illustrating exemplary operation of the cushion structure shown in FIG. 6 when the support base is installed in a vehicle;
- FIG. 8 is a schematic view illustrating a third embodiment of a support base for a child safety seat
- FIG. 9 is an enlarged view illustrating a cushion structure provided in the support base shown in FIG. 8 ;
- FIG. 10 is a schematic view illustrating exemplary operation of the cushion structure shown in FIG. 9 when the support base is installed in a vehicle;
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a fourth embodiment of a support base for a child safety seat
- FIG. 12 is a schematic view illustrating a latch assembly detached from the support base shown in FIG. 11 ;
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating the support base shown in FIG. 11 with the latch assemblies in a deployed state;
- FIG. 14 is a schematic view illustrating an interior of the shell body of the base shown in FIG. 11 ;
- FIG. 15 is an exploded view illustrating the assembly of a tubular anchor with an arm in the shell body shown in FIG. 14 ;
- FIG. 16 is a partial cross-sectional view illustrating the tubular anchor shown in FIG. 15 assembled with the arm;
- FIG. 17 is a schematic view illustrating exemplary operation of the cushion structure shown in FIG. 15 when the support base is installed in a vehicle;
- FIG. 18 is a schematic view illustrating another cushion structure that can be used in the support base shown in FIG. 11 ;
- FIG. 19 is a schematic view illustrating the cushion structure of FIG. 18 disposed adjacent to a joint region of a tubular anchor with an arm in the support base;
- FIG. 20 is a schematic view illustrating exemplary operation of the cushion structure shown in FIG. 19 when the support base is installed in a vehicle;
- FIG. 21 is a schematic view illustrating another cushion structure that can be used in the support base shown in FIG. 11 ;
- FIG. 22 is a schematic view illustrating a cushion structure shown in FIG. 21 disposed adjacent to a joint region of a tubular anchor with an arm in the support base;
- FIG. 23 is a schematic view illustrating exemplary operation of the cushion structure shown in FIG. 22 when the support base is installed in a vehicle;
- FIG. 24 is a perspective view illustrating another variant cushion structure that can be used in the support base shown in FIG. 11 ;
- FIG. 25 is a partially enlarged view illustrating the assembly of the cushion structure shown in FIG. 24 ;
- FIG. 26 is a perspective view of a cushioning pad of the cushion structure shown in FIG. 25 ;
- FIG. 27 is a schematic view illustrating exemplary operation of the cushion structure shown in FIG. 25 when the support base is installed in a vehicle.
- the present application describes child safety seat assemblies that include a support base, and a child safety seat arranged on the support base.
- the support base includes a shell body, a latch assembly operable to fixedly attach the shell body with an anchorage fixture of a vehicle, and a cushion structure coupled with the shell body, wherein the cushion structure is operable to allow a cushioned displacement of the shell body relative to the latch assembly when the child safety seat is subject to collision.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic view illustrating an embodiment of a support base 100 for a child safety seat
- FIG. 2 is a schematic view illustrating a construction of the base 100
- the support base 100 can include a shell body 102 , and two adjustable arms 104 having distal ends respectively provided with latch assemblies 106 and cushion structures 108 .
- the shell body 102 can be formed from the assembly of upper and lower housing parts 102 A and 102 B, and have a rear 102 R and a front 102 F.
- the upper housing part 102 A can have an upper outward surface having a construction adapted to detachably support a child safety seat 101 .
- the adjustable arms 104 can be movably assembled through the shell body 102 transversally spaced apart from each other, and can be movable along a lengthwise axis of the shell body 102 that extends from the rear 102 R to the front 102 F.
- a portion of the arms 104 away from the end where the latch assembly 106 is mounted can include a plurality of locking openings 110 disposed along the lengthwise axis of the shell body 102 .
- the interior of the shell body 102 may also include at least one locking member (not shown) movable transversally to engage with and disengage from any one of the locking openings 110 to lock the arms 104 in place. Accordingly, the arms 104 can be operable to adjust a length at which the latch assemblies 106 extend from the rear 102 R of the shell body 102 .
- An actuator mechanism 109 may be operable to unlock the arms 104 .
- the two latch assemblies 106 can be respectively arranged adjacent to the distal ends of the two arms 104 , and can be operable to lock and unlock with respect to an anchorage fixture provided in a vehicle.
- Each latch assembly 106 can include an outer casing 106 A that can enclose a locking hook 106 B.
- each of the arms 104 can have an interior in which an extension 120 , a sliding part 122 having a projection 124 , and a bracket 126 can be installed.
- the bracket 126 can be affixed with the latch assembly 106 , in particular with the outer casing 106 A of the latch assembly 106 .
- the extension 120 can be affixed with the outer casing 106 A of the latch assembly 106 , and protrude forward from the bracket 126 along the lengthwise axis of the arm 104 .
- the bracket 126 can have a sidewall provided with two holes 130 and 132 spaced apart from each other along the lengthwise axis of the arm 104 .
- a spring 134 can be connected between the sliding part 122 and the extension 120 .
- the projection 124 fixedly joined with the sliding part 122 can be disposed through the bracket 126 and through the interior of the outer housing 106 A.
- An actuator mechanism 136 may be assembled with the lower housing part 102 B, and can be coupled with the sliding parts 122 via transmission cables (not shown). The actuator mechanism 136 can be operable to switch the locking hooks 106 B from a locking state to an unlocking state for permitting detachment of the support base 100 from the anchorage fixture of the vehicle.
- FIG. 3 is an enlarged view illustrating one cushion structure 108 shown in FIG. 2 .
- the cushion structures 108 can be disposed symmetrically adjacent to the two adjustable arms 104 , and have a same construction.
- the cushion structures 108 can be coupled with the shell body 102 , and are configured to allow a cushioned displacement of the shell body 102 relative to the latch assemblies 106 when collision occurs.
- Each cushion structure 108 can include a rear portion 104 A of each arm 104 having two holes 112 and 114 that are separated from each other via a solid cushioning portion 116 having a slit 116 A.
- the cushioning portion 116 can be made of the material of the arm 104 , and is located adjacent to the holes 112 and 114 .
- the holes 112 and 114 may be located in a region of the adjustable arm 104 adjacent to the outer housing 106 A of the latch assembly 106 , and may be spaced apart from each other along the lengthwise axis of the arm 104 .
- the slit 116 A can be connected between the two holes 112 and 114 , and is narrower than the holes 112 and 114 .
- a fastener such as a rivet 118 can be respectively engaged through the hole 112 of the arm 104 and the hole 130 of the bracket 126 to affix the bracket 126 with the arm 104 associated therewith.
- the rivet 118 passing through the hole 112 can be in contact with the cushioning portion 116 .
- FIG. 4 is a schematic view illustrating an operation of the cushion structure 108 when the support base 100 is installed in a vehicle.
- the inertia of the support base 100 may cause the shell body 102 and the arms 104 to displace away from the attachment points of the latch assemblies 106 with the anchorage fixture of the vehicle.
- each rivet 118 affixed with one associated latch assembly 106 can be urged to push against the cushioning portion 116 , and move from the hole 112 through the cushioning portion 116 to the hole 114 .
- the shaft portion of the rivet 118 can have a diameter that is slightly larger than the slit 116 A, which causes deformation (e.g., plastic deformation) of the slit 116 A for absorbing a part of the collision energy as the rivet 118 moves from the hole 112 to the hole 114 .
- This cushioned displacement of the shell body 102 and the arms 104 relative to the latch assemblies 106 can dissipate a part of the collision energy to reduce the risk of injury to the child.
- FIG. 5 is a schematic view illustrating a second embodiment of a support base 200 for a child safety seat.
- the support base 200 can include a shell body 102 , adjustable arms 104 and latch assemblies 106 like previously described.
- One difference lies in the design of the cushion structures 202 (only one is shown in FIG. 5 ) that are provided symmetrically on the two arms 104 adjacent to the latch assemblies 106 .
- FIG. 6 is an enlarged view illustrating one cushion structure 202 .
- the cushion structure 202 can include the rear portion 104 A of one arm 104 having two spaced-apart holes 212 and 218 that are disposed along the lengthwise axis of the arm 104 and are isolated from each other via a cushioning portion 202 A.
- the cushioning portion 202 A can be made of the same material of the arm 104 , and is located adjacent to the holes 212 and 218 .
- a fastener such as rivet 208 can be respectively engaged through the hole 204 of the arm 104 and the hole 130 of the bracket 126 (as better shown in FIG. 2 ) to affix the bracket 126 with the arm 104 associated therewith.
- the rivet 208 passing through the hole 204 can be in contact with the cushioning portion 202 A.
- FIG. 7 is a schematic view illustrating exemplary operation of the cushion structure 202 when the support base 200 is installed in a vehicle.
- the inertia of the support base 100 may cause the shell body 102 and the arms 104 to displace away from the attachment points of the latch assemblies 106 with the anchorage fixture of the vehicle.
- the rivet 208 can be urged to push against and break at least partially the cushioning portion 202 A of the arm 104 between the holes 212 and 218 , and move from the hole 212 to the hole 218 .
- the break of the cushioning portion 202 A between the holes 212 and 218 may create a trench 210 , such that a portion of a collision energy can be dissipated.
- This cushioned displacement of the shell body 102 and the arms 104 relative to the latch assemblies 106 can dissipate a part of the collision energy to reduce the risk of injury to the child.
- FIG. 8 is a schematic view illustrating a third embodiment of a support base 300 .
- the support base 300 can include the shell body 102 , and two adjustable arms 304 of a same construction including the latch assemblies 106 and cushion structures 306 (only one arm 304 with one cushion structure 306 is exemplary shown in FIG. 8 , the other one being similar in construction).
- Each of the arms 304 can include two hollow segments 308 and 310 that can be fixedly connected with each other by partially inserting into each other.
- the segment 308 can be affixed with the outer casing 106 A of the latch assembly 106 , and can have an interior through which the extension 120 , the sliding part 122 with the projection 124 , and the bracket 126 are respectively installed.
- the locking openings 110 can be distributed lengthwise along the segment 310 .
- the segment 310 can have a portion 310 A that is assembled through the interior of the segment 308 .
- the cushion structure 306 can be arranged adjacent to the portion 310 A.
- FIG. 9 is an enlarged view illustrating the cushion structure 306 .
- the cushion structure 306 can include a cushioning pad 314 that is affixed in an overlapping region between the segments 310 and 308 .
- the segment 310 can include an elongated slot 312 that extends along the lengthwise axis of the arm 304 and has opposite first and second ends 312 A and 312 B.
- a rivet 316 can be fixedly engaged with the segment 308 , and assembled through the slot 312 adjacent to the first end 312 A.
- An abutment 318 can be affixed with the segment 310 adjacent to the second end 312 B of the slot 312 .
- the cushioning pad 314 can be exemplary made of cast aluminum, but any other deformable materials may also be suitable.
- the cushioning pad 314 can also include a plurality of openings 320 to increase the ability of the cushioning pad 314 to deform.
- the cushioning pad 314 can be disposed between the rivet 316 and the abutment 318 , and can at least partially overlap with the slot 312 .
- FIG. 10 is a schematic view illustrating exemplary operation of the cushion structure 306 when the support base 300 is installed in a vehicle.
- the inertia of the support base 300 and the seat installed thereon may cause the shell body 102 and the arms 304 to displace away from the attachment points of the latch assemblies 106 with the anchorage fixture of the vehicle.
- the segment 310 locked with the shell body 102 can urge the rivet 316 to move from the first end 312 A toward the second end 312 B of the slot 312 , which compresses the cushioning pad 314 for absorbing a part of the energy created by the collision.
- This cushioned displacement of the shell body 102 and the arms 304 relative to the latch assemblies 106 can absorb a part of the collision energy to reduce the risk of injury to the child.
- the cushioning pad 314 may also be used in combination with the cushion structures in any of the support bases described previously.
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a fourth embodiment of a support base 400 for a child safety seat
- FIG. 12 is a schematic view illustrating a latch assembly 406 detached from the support base 400
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating the support base 400 with the latch assemblies 406 in a deployed state.
- the support base 400 can include a shell body 402 having a rear 402 R and a front 402 F, an elongated arm 404 extending transversally parallel to a width of the shell body 402 , and two latch assemblies 406 connected with the left and right ends of the arm 404 .
- the shell body 402 can be formed from the assembly of upper and lower housing parts 402 A and 402 B.
- the upper housing part 402 A can have an outer surface having a construction adapted to detachably support a child safety seat (not shown).
- the lower housing part 402 B can have left and right sides symmetrically provided with openings 408 adjacent to the rear 402 R of the base 402 .
- Two opposite end portions of the arm 404 can respectively extend through the openings 408 , and connect with the latch assemblies 406 .
- the size of the openings 408 may be larger than a cross-section of the two end portions of the arm 404 , so that a limited range of displacement of the arm 404 in the openings 408 is permitted.
- Each latch assembly 406 can include an outer casing 406 A that encloses various components of the latch assembly 406 .
- the support base 400 is shown in a configuration in which the latch assemblies 406 are folded toward the shell body 402 for facilitating storage of the support base 400 .
- the support base 400 is shown in a configuration in which the latch assemblies 406 are deployed rearward for fastening with the anchorage fixture of a vehicle.
- FIG. 14 is a schematic view illustrating an interior of the shell body 402 .
- the interior of the shell body 402 can be affixed with a tubular anchor 410 of a U-shape including a transversal segment 410 A and two side segments 410 B.
- the arm 404 can include a transversal segment 412 , and two transversally spaced-part extensions 414 projecting from an outer surface of the transversal segment 412 .
- the transversal segment 412 can include a tube portion 412 A, and a rod 412 B extending transversally through an interior of the tube portion 412 A. Two opposite ends of the rod 412 B can project outward from the left and right ends of the tube portion 412 A, and connect with the latch assemblies 406 .
- the rod 412 B can rotate within the tube portion 412 A to concurrently turn the two latch assemblies 406 to either of a storage state and a deployed state.
- the two extensions 414 can be fixedly joined with the tube portion 412 A symmetrically at left and right sides relative to a center of the tube portion 412 A, and can respectively affix with the side segments 410 B of the tubular anchor 410 .
- FIG. 15 is an exploded view illustrating the assembly of the tubular anchor 410 with the arm 404
- FIG. 16 is a partial cross-sectional view illustrating the tubular anchor 410 assembled with the arm 404 .
- the side segments 410 B of the tubular anchor 410 can have a cross-section that is larger than the extensions 414 in size.
- the extensions 414 can respectively insert at least partially through the side segments 410 B for affixing the arm 404 with the tubular anchor 410 .
- Each cushion structure 420 can be respectively disposed in the joint region between one side segment 410 B of the tubular anchor 410 and one extension 414 of the arm 404 .
- the cushion structure 420 can include a distal portion 414 A of the extension 414 having two holes 422 and 424 , and an adjacent cushioning portion 426 including a slit 426 A connected between the two holes 422 and 424 .
- the cushioning portion 426 can be made of the same material of the extension 414 or arm 404 .
- the slit 426 A can be narrower than the holes 422 and 424 in size.
- the holes 422 and 424 and the slit 426 A may be distributed along an axis of insertion of the extension 414 through the side segment 410 B.
- a hole 418 formed through the side segment 410 B can be aligned with the hole 422 of the extension 414 .
- a fastener such as rivet 428 then can be engaged through the hole 418 of the side segment 410 B and the hole 422 of the extension 414 in contact with the cushioning portion 426 to fixedly fasten the tubular anchor 410 with the arm 404 .
- the rivet 428 can be greater than the size of the slit 426 A, so that the rivet 428 cannot easily move through the slit 426 A once it is engaged through the hole 422 .
- FIG. 17 is a schematic view illustrating exemplary operation of the cushion structure 420 when the support base 400 is installed in a vehicle.
- the inertia of the support base 400 and the seat installed thereon may cause the shell body 402 and the tubular anchor 410 to displace toward the front 402 F of the shell body 402 away from the attachment points of the latch assemblies 406 with the anchorage fixture of the vehicle.
- each side segment 410 B can be urged to move relative to the extension 414 of the arm 404 from the hole 422 to the hole 424 through the cushioning portion 426 .
- the size of the slit 426 A is smaller than that of the rivet 428 , some frictional resistance can be generated against the displacement of the rivet 428 through the slit 426 A to dissipate the collision energy.
- This cushioned displacement of the shell body 402 and the tubular anchor 410 relative to the latch assemblies 406 can dissipate a part of the collision energy to reduce the risk of injury to the child.
- FIG. 18 is a schematic view illustrating an embodiment of a cushion structure 502 that can be used in replacement of the cushion structure 420 in the support base 400
- FIG. 19 is a schematic view illustrating a cushion structure 502 disposed adjacent to a joint region of the tubular anchor 410 with the arm 404
- Each of the cushion structures 502 can be respectively disposed in the joint region between one side segment 410 B of the tubular anchor 410 and one extension 414 of the arm 404
- the cushion structure 502 can include the distal portion 414 A of the extension 414 having two spaced-apart holes 504 and 506 isolated from each other via a cushioning portion 502 A.
- the cushioning portion 502 A may be made of the same material of the extension 414 or arm 404 .
- the holes 504 and 506 may be distributed along an axis of insertion of the extension 414 through the side segment 410 B.
- the hole 418 formed through the side segment 410 B can be aligned with the hole 504 of the extension 414 .
- a fastener such as rivet 508 then can be engaged through the hole 418 of the side segment 410 B and the hole 504 of the extension 414 to fixedly fasten the tubular anchor 410 with the arm 404 .
- FIG. 20 is a schematic view illustrating exemplary operation of the cushion structure 502 when the support base 400 is installed in a vehicle.
- the inertia of the support base 400 and the seat installed thereon can cause the shell body 402 and the tubular anchor 410 to move toward the front 402 A away from the attachment points of the latch assemblies 406 with the anchorage fixture of the vehicle.
- the rivet 508 affixed with each side segment 410 B can be urged to break the cushioning portion 502 A of the extension 414 between the holes 504 and 506 , and move relative to the extension 414 from the hole 504 to the hole 506 .
- the break of the cushioning portion 502 A between the holes 504 and 506 may create a trench 510 in the extension 414 to dissipate collision energy.
- This cushioned displacement of the shell body 402 and the tubular anchor 410 relative to the latch assemblies 406 can dissipate a part of the collision energy to reduce the risk of injury to the child.
- FIG. 21 is a schematic view illustrating another cushion structure 602 that can be used in replacement of the cushion structure 420 in the support base 400
- FIG. 22 is a schematic view illustrating a cushion structure 602 disposed adjacent to a joint region of the tubular anchor 410 with the arm 404 in the support base.
- Each of the cushion structures 602 can be respectively disposed in the joint region between one side segment 410 B of the tubular anchor 410 and one extension 414 of the arm 404 .
- the cushion structure 602 can include the distal portion 414 A of the extension 414 having three spaced-apart holes 604 , 606 and 608 , and a slit 610 .
- the holes 604 , 606 and 608 and the slit 610 can be distributed along an axis of insertion of the extension 414 through the side segment 410 B, the hole 606 being located between the holes 604 and 608 .
- the slit 610 can be connected between the holes 606 and 608 , and the holes 604 and 606 can be isolated from each other via a solid sidewall of the extension 414 .
- the holes 604 and 606 may also be connected with each other via a slit, or the holes 606 and 608 may be isolated from each other via a solid sidewall.
- the solid material of the extension 414 between the holes 604 and 606 , and between the holes 606 and 608 can form cushioning portions.
- the hole 418 formed through the side segment 410 B can be aligned with the hole 604 of the extension 414 .
- a rivet 612 then can be engaged through the hole 418 of the side segment 410 B and the hole 604 of the extension 414 to fixedly fasten the tubular anchor 410 with the arm 404 .
- FIG. 23 is a schematic view illustrating exemplary operation of the cushion structure 602 when the support base is installed in a vehicle.
- the inertia of the support base and the seat installed thereon may cause the shell body 402 and the tubular anchor 410 to displace away from the arm 404 .
- the rivet 612 affixed with each side segment 410 B can be urged to break the solid material of the extension 414 between the holes 604 and 606 (which creates a trench 614 ), and move from the hole 604 to the hole 606 .
- the rivet 612 may move further from the hole 606 via the slit 610 to the hole 608 after breaking the material of the extension 414 between the holes 604 and 606 . Because the size of the slit 610 is smaller than that of the rivet 612 , some frictional resistance can be generated against the displacement of the rivet 612 through the slit 610 to dissipate collision energy. This gradual cushioned displacement of the shell body 402 and the tubular anchor 410 relative to the latch assemblies 406 can dissipate a part of the collision energy to reduce the risk of injury to the child.
- FIG. 24 is a perspective view illustrating another cushion structure 702 that can be used in the support base 400
- FIG. 25 is a partially enlarged view illustrating a cushion structure 702 provided in the shell body 402 of the support base.
- the extension 414 can include an elongated slot 704 having first and second ends 704 A and 704 B. Once the extension 414 is put in place through the associated side segment 410 B, a rivet 706 can be engaged through the side segment 410 B and guided through the slot 704 of the extension 414 to movably connect the tubular anchor 410 with the arm 404 .
- the cushion structure 702 can include a cushioning pad 705 that is disposed in the base 402 at a position between the arm 404 and an inner sidewall of the shell body 402 .
- a plurality of ribs 708 can protrude from an inner sidewall of the shell body 402 , and engage with a plurality of mount slots 710 formed through the cushioning pad 705 to affix the cushioning pad 705 with the shell body 402 .
- FIG. 26 is a perspective view of the cushioning pad 705 .
- the cushioning pad 705 can be made in a single piece made of cast aluminum.
- the mount slots 710 can be disposed on upper and lower edges of the cushioning pad 705 .
- the cushioning pad 705 can also include a plurality of elongated openings 712 A and circular openings 712 B.
- the elongated openings 712 A can be disposed adjacent to the mount slots 710 at the upper edge of the cushioning pad 705
- the circular openings 712 B can be disposed adjacent to the mount slots 710 at the lower edge of the cushioning pad 705 .
- FIG. 27 is a schematic view illustrating exemplary operation of the cushion structure 702 when the support base is installed in a vehicle.
- the inertia of the support base 400 and the seat installed thereon may cause the shell body 402 and the tubular anchor 410 to displace away from the arm 404 and the latch assemblies 406 fixedly attached with the anchorage fixture of the vehicle.
- the rivet 706 affixed with each side segment 410 B can be urged to move along the slot 704 from the first end 704 A to the second end 704 B.
- the tube portion 412 A of the transversal segment 412 can press against the cushioning pad 705 and causes its deformation. It is worth noting that the slot 704 and rivet 706 may be replaced with any of the cushion structures described previously in FIGS. 15 through 23 for use in combination with the cushioning pad 705 .
- cushion structures have been described as being implemented in support bases, it will be appreciated that the cushion structures can also be formed with the seat body so that the seat body can be directly attached with the anchorage fixture of the vehicle.
- the support base and the seat portion may also formed in a unitary body.
- the bases described herein can include cushion structures that can allow cushioned displacement of the shell body relative to the attachment points of the latch assemblies with the anchorage fixture of the vehicle. As a result, the cushion structures can absorb a part of the collision energy occurring during collision of the vehicle to reduce the risk of injury to the child.
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- This patent application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/678,688 filed on Nov. 16, 2012, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/560,808 filed on Nov. 17, 2011, both of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present inventions relate to child safety seat assemblies.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- A child safety seat is usually required to seat a young child in a vehicle for protecting the child during crash collision. The child safety seat can be attached on the vehicle passenger's seat with the seatbelt of the vehicle. However, the use of the seatbelt for fastening the child safety seat may be inconvenient, and result in erroneous installation that fails to protect the child during collision.
- Another approach proposes to incorporate a standardized latch system (i.e., ISOFIX standard) in the child safety seat through which the seat can be securely attached with an anchorage fixture provided in the vehicle. Because the ISOFIX latch system provides a tight hold of the child safety seat, the energy resulting from a crash collision may be substantially transmitted to the child and cause injury.
- Therefore, there is a need for a child safety seat that can address at least the aforementioned issues.
- The present application describes child safety seat assemblies that include a support base, and a child safety seat arranged on the support base. In one embodiment, the support base includes a shell body, an arm extending transversally relative to the shell body, two latch assemblies and a cushion structure. The shell body has an inner sidewall, and an interior affixed with an anchor structure, the anchor structure including a side segment. The arm has a tube portion, and a rod arranged through the tube portion, the tube portion including an extension connected with the side segment of the anchor structure. The two latch assemblies are respectively connected with a left and a right end of the rod, the latch assemblies being operable to fixedly attach the shell body with an anchorage fixture of a vehicle, and the rod being rotatable relative to the tube portion to turn the two latch assemblies to either of a storage state and a deployed state. The cushion structure is arranged adjacent to a joint region where the side segment and the extension of the tube portion are connected with each other, or in the support base at a position between the tube portion and the inner sidewall of the shell body, the cushion structure being operable to cushion a displacement of the shell body and the anchor structure relative to the arm and the latch assemblies when a car collision occurs.
- In other embodiments, the support base for a child safety seat includes a shell body having an interior affixed with an anchor structure, an arm extending transversally relative to the shell body, two latch assemblies operable to fixedly attach the shell body with an anchorage fixture of a vehicle, and a cushion structure. The arm has a rod pivotally supported through a tube portion, the tube portion including an extension connected with a side segment of the anchor structure. The two latch assemblies are respectively connected with a left and a right end of the rod, the rod being rotatable with the two latch assemblies relative to the tube portion. The cushion structure interacts with the arm to cushion a displacement of the shell body and the anchor structure relative to the arm and the latch assemblies when a car collision occurs.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic view illustrating an embodiment of a support base for a child safety seat; -
FIG. 2 is a schematic view illustrating a construction of the support base shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view illustrating one cushion structure shown inFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 4 is a schematic view illustrating an operation of the cushion structure provided in the support base ofFIG. 1 when installed in a vehicle; -
FIG. 5 is a schematic view illustrating a second embodiment of a support base for a child safety seat; -
FIG. 6 is an enlarged view illustrating a cushion structure provided in the support base shown inFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 7 is a schematic view illustrating exemplary operation of the cushion structure shown inFIG. 6 when the support base is installed in a vehicle; -
FIG. 8 is a schematic view illustrating a third embodiment of a support base for a child safety seat; -
FIG. 9 is an enlarged view illustrating a cushion structure provided in the support base shown inFIG. 8 ; -
FIG. 10 is a schematic view illustrating exemplary operation of the cushion structure shown inFIG. 9 when the support base is installed in a vehicle; -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a fourth embodiment of a support base for a child safety seat; -
FIG. 12 is a schematic view illustrating a latch assembly detached from the support base shown inFIG. 11 ; -
FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating the support base shown inFIG. 11 with the latch assemblies in a deployed state; -
FIG. 14 is a schematic view illustrating an interior of the shell body of the base shown inFIG. 11 ; -
FIG. 15 is an exploded view illustrating the assembly of a tubular anchor with an arm in the shell body shown inFIG. 14 ; -
FIG. 16 is a partial cross-sectional view illustrating the tubular anchor shown inFIG. 15 assembled with the arm; -
FIG. 17 is a schematic view illustrating exemplary operation of the cushion structure shown inFIG. 15 when the support base is installed in a vehicle; -
FIG. 18 is a schematic view illustrating another cushion structure that can be used in the support base shown inFIG. 11 ; -
FIG. 19 is a schematic view illustrating the cushion structure ofFIG. 18 disposed adjacent to a joint region of a tubular anchor with an arm in the support base; -
FIG. 20 is a schematic view illustrating exemplary operation of the cushion structure shown inFIG. 19 when the support base is installed in a vehicle; -
FIG. 21 is a schematic view illustrating another cushion structure that can be used in the support base shown inFIG. 11 ; -
FIG. 22 is a schematic view illustrating a cushion structure shown inFIG. 21 disposed adjacent to a joint region of a tubular anchor with an arm in the support base; -
FIG. 23 is a schematic view illustrating exemplary operation of the cushion structure shown inFIG. 22 when the support base is installed in a vehicle; -
FIG. 24 is a perspective view illustrating another variant cushion structure that can be used in the support base shown inFIG. 11 ; -
FIG. 25 is a partially enlarged view illustrating the assembly of the cushion structure shown inFIG. 24 ; -
FIG. 26 is a perspective view of a cushioning pad of the cushion structure shown inFIG. 25 ; and -
FIG. 27 is a schematic view illustrating exemplary operation of the cushion structure shown inFIG. 25 when the support base is installed in a vehicle. - The present application describes child safety seat assemblies that include a support base, and a child safety seat arranged on the support base. In one embodiment, the support base includes a shell body, a latch assembly operable to fixedly attach the shell body with an anchorage fixture of a vehicle, and a cushion structure coupled with the shell body, wherein the cushion structure is operable to allow a cushioned displacement of the shell body relative to the latch assembly when the child safety seat is subject to collision.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic view illustrating an embodiment of asupport base 100 for a child safety seat, andFIG. 2 is a schematic view illustrating a construction of thebase 100. Thesupport base 100 can include ashell body 102, and twoadjustable arms 104 having distal ends respectively provided withlatch assemblies 106 andcushion structures 108. Theshell body 102 can be formed from the assembly of upper andlower housing parts upper housing part 102A can have an upper outward surface having a construction adapted to detachably support achild safety seat 101. - The
adjustable arms 104 can be movably assembled through theshell body 102 transversally spaced apart from each other, and can be movable along a lengthwise axis of theshell body 102 that extends from the rear 102R to thefront 102F. A portion of thearms 104 away from the end where thelatch assembly 106 is mounted can include a plurality oflocking openings 110 disposed along the lengthwise axis of theshell body 102. The interior of theshell body 102 may also include at least one locking member (not shown) movable transversally to engage with and disengage from any one of thelocking openings 110 to lock thearms 104 in place. Accordingly, thearms 104 can be operable to adjust a length at which the latch assemblies 106 extend from the rear 102R of theshell body 102. An actuator mechanism 109 may be operable to unlock thearms 104. - The two
latch assemblies 106 can be respectively arranged adjacent to the distal ends of the twoarms 104, and can be operable to lock and unlock with respect to an anchorage fixture provided in a vehicle. Eachlatch assembly 106 can include anouter casing 106A that can enclose alocking hook 106B. - For operating the
latch assemblies 106, each of thearms 104 can have an interior in which anextension 120, a slidingpart 122 having aprojection 124, and abracket 126 can be installed. Thebracket 126 can be affixed with thelatch assembly 106, in particular with theouter casing 106A of thelatch assembly 106. Theextension 120 can be affixed with theouter casing 106A of thelatch assembly 106, and protrude forward from thebracket 126 along the lengthwise axis of thearm 104. Thebracket 126 can have a sidewall provided with twoholes arm 104. Aspring 134 can be connected between the slidingpart 122 and theextension 120. Theprojection 124 fixedly joined with the slidingpart 122 can be disposed through thebracket 126 and through the interior of theouter housing 106A. Anactuator mechanism 136 may be assembled with thelower housing part 102B, and can be coupled with the slidingparts 122 via transmission cables (not shown). Theactuator mechanism 136 can be operable to switch the locking hooks 106B from a locking state to an unlocking state for permitting detachment of thesupport base 100 from the anchorage fixture of the vehicle. -
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view illustrating onecushion structure 108 shown inFIG. 2 . Thecushion structures 108 can be disposed symmetrically adjacent to the twoadjustable arms 104, and have a same construction. Thecushion structures 108 can be coupled with theshell body 102, and are configured to allow a cushioned displacement of theshell body 102 relative to thelatch assemblies 106 when collision occurs. Eachcushion structure 108 can include arear portion 104A of eacharm 104 having twoholes solid cushioning portion 116 having aslit 116A. Thecushioning portion 116 can be made of the material of thearm 104, and is located adjacent to theholes holes adjustable arm 104 adjacent to theouter housing 106A of thelatch assembly 106, and may be spaced apart from each other along the lengthwise axis of thearm 104. Theslit 116A can be connected between the twoholes holes rivet 118 can be respectively engaged through thehole 112 of thearm 104 and thehole 130 of thebracket 126 to affix thebracket 126 with thearm 104 associated therewith. Therivet 118 passing through thehole 112 can be in contact with thecushioning portion 116. -
FIG. 4 is a schematic view illustrating an operation of thecushion structure 108 when thesupport base 100 is installed in a vehicle. In case the vehicle is subject to a sudden colliding force parallel to the lengthwise axis of the shell body 102 (e.g., when the collision occurs at the front of the vehicle), the inertia of thesupport base 100 may cause theshell body 102 and thearms 104 to displace away from the attachment points of thelatch assemblies 106 with the anchorage fixture of the vehicle. As a result, eachrivet 118 affixed with one associatedlatch assembly 106 can be urged to push against thecushioning portion 116, and move from thehole 112 through thecushioning portion 116 to thehole 114. In particular, the shaft portion of therivet 118 can have a diameter that is slightly larger than theslit 116A, which causes deformation (e.g., plastic deformation) of theslit 116A for absorbing a part of the collision energy as therivet 118 moves from thehole 112 to thehole 114. This cushioned displacement of theshell body 102 and thearms 104 relative to thelatch assemblies 106 can dissipate a part of the collision energy to reduce the risk of injury to the child. -
FIG. 5 is a schematic view illustrating a second embodiment of asupport base 200 for a child safety seat. Thesupport base 200 can include ashell body 102,adjustable arms 104 andlatch assemblies 106 like previously described. One difference lies in the design of the cushion structures 202 (only one is shown inFIG. 5 ) that are provided symmetrically on the twoarms 104 adjacent to thelatch assemblies 106. -
FIG. 6 is an enlarged view illustrating onecushion structure 202. Thecushion structure 202 can include therear portion 104A of onearm 104 having two spaced-apart holes arm 104 and are isolated from each other via acushioning portion 202A. Thecushioning portion 202A can be made of the same material of thearm 104, and is located adjacent to theholes rivet 208 can be respectively engaged through the hole 204 of thearm 104 and thehole 130 of the bracket 126 (as better shown inFIG. 2 ) to affix thebracket 126 with thearm 104 associated therewith. Therivet 208 passing through the hole 204 can be in contact with thecushioning portion 202A. -
FIG. 7 is a schematic view illustrating exemplary operation of thecushion structure 202 when thesupport base 200 is installed in a vehicle. In case the vehicle is subject to a sudden colliding force parallel to the lengthwise axis of the shell body 102 (e.g., when the collision occurs at the front of the vehicle), the inertia of thesupport base 100 may cause theshell body 102 and thearms 104 to displace away from the attachment points of thelatch assemblies 106 with the anchorage fixture of the vehicle. As a result, therivet 208 can be urged to push against and break at least partially thecushioning portion 202A of thearm 104 between theholes hole 212 to thehole 218. The break of thecushioning portion 202A between theholes trench 210, such that a portion of a collision energy can be dissipated. This cushioned displacement of theshell body 102 and thearms 104 relative to thelatch assemblies 106 can dissipate a part of the collision energy to reduce the risk of injury to the child. -
FIG. 8 is a schematic view illustrating a third embodiment of asupport base 300. Thesupport base 300 can include theshell body 102, and twoadjustable arms 304 of a same construction including thelatch assemblies 106 and cushion structures 306 (only onearm 304 with onecushion structure 306 is exemplary shown inFIG. 8 , the other one being similar in construction). Each of thearms 304 can include twohollow segments segment 308 can be affixed with theouter casing 106A of thelatch assembly 106, and can have an interior through which theextension 120, the slidingpart 122 with theprojection 124, and thebracket 126 are respectively installed. The lockingopenings 110 can be distributed lengthwise along thesegment 310. Thesegment 310 can have aportion 310A that is assembled through the interior of thesegment 308. Thecushion structure 306 can be arranged adjacent to theportion 310A. -
FIG. 9 is an enlarged view illustrating thecushion structure 306. Thecushion structure 306 can include acushioning pad 314 that is affixed in an overlapping region between thesegments segment 310 can include anelongated slot 312 that extends along the lengthwise axis of thearm 304 and has opposite first and second ends 312A and 312B. Arivet 316 can be fixedly engaged with thesegment 308, and assembled through theslot 312 adjacent to thefirst end 312A. Anabutment 318 can be affixed with thesegment 310 adjacent to thesecond end 312B of theslot 312. Thecushioning pad 314 can be exemplary made of cast aluminum, but any other deformable materials may also be suitable. Moreover, thecushioning pad 314 can also include a plurality ofopenings 320 to increase the ability of thecushioning pad 314 to deform. Thecushioning pad 314 can be disposed between therivet 316 and theabutment 318, and can at least partially overlap with theslot 312. -
FIG. 10 is a schematic view illustrating exemplary operation of thecushion structure 306 when thesupport base 300 is installed in a vehicle. In case the vehicle is subject to a sudden colliding force parallel to the lengthwise axis of the shell body 102 (e.g., when the collision occurs at the front of the vehicle), the inertia of thesupport base 300 and the seat installed thereon may cause theshell body 102 and thearms 304 to displace away from the attachment points of thelatch assemblies 106 with the anchorage fixture of the vehicle. Because thesegment 308 is affixed with one associatedlatch assembly 106, thesegment 310 locked with theshell body 102 can urge therivet 316 to move from thefirst end 312A toward thesecond end 312B of theslot 312, which compresses thecushioning pad 314 for absorbing a part of the energy created by the collision. This cushioned displacement of theshell body 102 and thearms 304 relative to thelatch assemblies 106 can absorb a part of the collision energy to reduce the risk of injury to the child. It will be appreciated that thecushioning pad 314 may also be used in combination with the cushion structures in any of the support bases described previously. -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a fourth embodiment of asupport base 400 for a child safety seat,FIG. 12 is a schematic view illustrating alatch assembly 406 detached from thesupport base 400, andFIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating thesupport base 400 with thelatch assemblies 406 in a deployed state. Referring toFIGS. 11-13 , thesupport base 400 can include ashell body 402 having a rear 402R and a front 402F, anelongated arm 404 extending transversally parallel to a width of theshell body 402, and twolatch assemblies 406 connected with the left and right ends of thearm 404. Theshell body 402 can be formed from the assembly of upper andlower housing parts upper housing part 402A can have an outer surface having a construction adapted to detachably support a child safety seat (not shown). Thelower housing part 402B can have left and right sides symmetrically provided withopenings 408 adjacent to the rear 402R of thebase 402. Two opposite end portions of thearm 404 can respectively extend through theopenings 408, and connect with thelatch assemblies 406. The size of theopenings 408 may be larger than a cross-section of the two end portions of thearm 404, so that a limited range of displacement of thearm 404 in theopenings 408 is permitted. Eachlatch assembly 406 can include anouter casing 406A that encloses various components of thelatch assembly 406. - In
FIG. 11 , thesupport base 400 is shown in a configuration in which thelatch assemblies 406 are folded toward theshell body 402 for facilitating storage of thesupport base 400. InFIG. 13 , thesupport base 400 is shown in a configuration in which thelatch assemblies 406 are deployed rearward for fastening with the anchorage fixture of a vehicle. -
FIG. 14 is a schematic view illustrating an interior of theshell body 402. The interior of theshell body 402 can be affixed with atubular anchor 410 of a U-shape including atransversal segment 410A and twoside segments 410B. Thearm 404 can include atransversal segment 412, and two transversally spaced-part extensions 414 projecting from an outer surface of thetransversal segment 412. Thetransversal segment 412 can include atube portion 412A, and arod 412B extending transversally through an interior of thetube portion 412A. Two opposite ends of therod 412B can project outward from the left and right ends of thetube portion 412A, and connect with thelatch assemblies 406. Therod 412B can rotate within thetube portion 412A to concurrently turn the twolatch assemblies 406 to either of a storage state and a deployed state. The twoextensions 414 can be fixedly joined with thetube portion 412A symmetrically at left and right sides relative to a center of thetube portion 412A, and can respectively affix with theside segments 410B of thetubular anchor 410. -
FIG. 15 is an exploded view illustrating the assembly of thetubular anchor 410 with thearm 404, andFIG. 16 is a partial cross-sectional view illustrating thetubular anchor 410 assembled with thearm 404. Theside segments 410B of thetubular anchor 410 can have a cross-section that is larger than theextensions 414 in size. Theextensions 414 can respectively insert at least partially through theside segments 410B for affixing thearm 404 with thetubular anchor 410. - Each
cushion structure 420 can be respectively disposed in the joint region between oneside segment 410B of thetubular anchor 410 and oneextension 414 of thearm 404. Thecushion structure 420 can include adistal portion 414A of theextension 414 having twoholes adjacent cushioning portion 426 including aslit 426A connected between the twoholes cushioning portion 426 can be made of the same material of theextension 414 orarm 404. Theslit 426A can be narrower than theholes holes slit 426A may be distributed along an axis of insertion of theextension 414 through theside segment 410B. - Once the
extension 414 is put in place through the associatedside segment 410B, ahole 418 formed through theside segment 410B can be aligned with thehole 422 of theextension 414. A fastener such asrivet 428 then can be engaged through thehole 418 of theside segment 410B and thehole 422 of theextension 414 in contact with thecushioning portion 426 to fixedly fasten thetubular anchor 410 with thearm 404. Therivet 428 can be greater than the size of theslit 426A, so that therivet 428 cannot easily move through theslit 426A once it is engaged through thehole 422. -
FIG. 17 is a schematic view illustrating exemplary operation of thecushion structure 420 when thesupport base 400 is installed in a vehicle. In case the vehicle is subject to a sudden colliding force parallel to the lengthwise axis of the shell body 402 (e.g., when the collision occurs at the front of the vehicle), the inertia of thesupport base 400 and the seat installed thereon may cause theshell body 402 and thetubular anchor 410 to displace toward the front 402F of theshell body 402 away from the attachment points of thelatch assemblies 406 with the anchorage fixture of the vehicle. As a result, therivet 428 affixed with eachside segment 410B can be urged to move relative to theextension 414 of thearm 404 from thehole 422 to thehole 424 through thecushioning portion 426. Because the size of theslit 426A is smaller than that of therivet 428, some frictional resistance can be generated against the displacement of therivet 428 through theslit 426A to dissipate the collision energy. This cushioned displacement of theshell body 402 and thetubular anchor 410 relative to thelatch assemblies 406 can dissipate a part of the collision energy to reduce the risk of injury to the child. - In conjunction with
FIGS. 11-14 ,FIG. 18 is a schematic view illustrating an embodiment of acushion structure 502 that can be used in replacement of thecushion structure 420 in thesupport base 400, andFIG. 19 is a schematic view illustrating acushion structure 502 disposed adjacent to a joint region of thetubular anchor 410 with thearm 404. Each of thecushion structures 502 can be respectively disposed in the joint region between oneside segment 410B of thetubular anchor 410 and oneextension 414 of thearm 404. Thecushion structure 502 can include thedistal portion 414A of theextension 414 having two spaced-apart holes cushioning portion 502A. Thecushioning portion 502A may be made of the same material of theextension 414 orarm 404. Theholes extension 414 through theside segment 410B. - Once the
extension 414 is put in place through the associatedside segment 410B, thehole 418 formed through theside segment 410B can be aligned with thehole 504 of theextension 414. A fastener such asrivet 508 then can be engaged through thehole 418 of theside segment 410B and thehole 504 of theextension 414 to fixedly fasten thetubular anchor 410 with thearm 404. -
FIG. 20 is a schematic view illustrating exemplary operation of thecushion structure 502 when thesupport base 400 is installed in a vehicle. In case the vehicle is subject to a sudden colliding force parallel to the lengthwise axis of theshell body 402, the inertia of thesupport base 400 and the seat installed thereon can cause theshell body 402 and thetubular anchor 410 to move toward the front 402A away from the attachment points of thelatch assemblies 406 with the anchorage fixture of the vehicle. As a result, therivet 508 affixed with eachside segment 410B can be urged to break thecushioning portion 502A of theextension 414 between theholes extension 414 from thehole 504 to thehole 506. The break of thecushioning portion 502A between theholes trench 510 in theextension 414 to dissipate collision energy. This cushioned displacement of theshell body 402 and thetubular anchor 410 relative to thelatch assemblies 406 can dissipate a part of the collision energy to reduce the risk of injury to the child. -
FIG. 21 is a schematic view illustrating anothercushion structure 602 that can be used in replacement of thecushion structure 420 in thesupport base 400, andFIG. 22 is a schematic view illustrating acushion structure 602 disposed adjacent to a joint region of thetubular anchor 410 with thearm 404 in the support base. Each of thecushion structures 602 can be respectively disposed in the joint region between oneside segment 410B of thetubular anchor 410 and oneextension 414 of thearm 404. Thecushion structure 602 can include thedistal portion 414A of theextension 414 having three spaced-apart holes slit 610. Theholes slit 610 can be distributed along an axis of insertion of theextension 414 through theside segment 410B, thehole 606 being located between theholes slit 610 can be connected between theholes holes extension 414. In alternate embodiments, theholes holes extension 414 between theholes holes - Once the
extension 414 is put in place through the associatedside segment 410B, thehole 418 formed through theside segment 410B can be aligned with thehole 604 of theextension 414. Arivet 612 then can be engaged through thehole 418 of theside segment 410B and thehole 604 of theextension 414 to fixedly fasten thetubular anchor 410 with thearm 404. - In conjunction with
FIG. 11 ,FIG. 23 is a schematic view illustrating exemplary operation of thecushion structure 602 when the support base is installed in a vehicle. In case the vehicle is subject to a sudden colliding force parallel to the lengthwise axis of the shell body 402 (e.g., when the collision occurs at the front of the vehicle), the inertia of the support base and the seat installed thereon may cause theshell body 402 and thetubular anchor 410 to displace away from thearm 404. As a result, therivet 612 affixed with eachside segment 410B can be urged to break the solid material of theextension 414 between theholes 604 and 606 (which creates a trench 614), and move from thehole 604 to thehole 606. - In case the collision is stronger, the
rivet 612 may move further from thehole 606 via theslit 610 to thehole 608 after breaking the material of theextension 414 between theholes slit 610 is smaller than that of therivet 612, some frictional resistance can be generated against the displacement of therivet 612 through theslit 610 to dissipate collision energy. This gradual cushioned displacement of theshell body 402 and thetubular anchor 410 relative to thelatch assemblies 406 can dissipate a part of the collision energy to reduce the risk of injury to the child. -
FIG. 24 is a perspective view illustrating anothercushion structure 702 that can be used in thesupport base 400, andFIG. 25 is a partially enlarged view illustrating acushion structure 702 provided in theshell body 402 of the support base. In this embodiment, theextension 414 can include anelongated slot 704 having first and second ends 704A and 704B. Once theextension 414 is put in place through the associatedside segment 410B, arivet 706 can be engaged through theside segment 410B and guided through theslot 704 of theextension 414 to movably connect thetubular anchor 410 with thearm 404. - The
cushion structure 702 can include acushioning pad 705 that is disposed in the base 402 at a position between thearm 404 and an inner sidewall of theshell body 402. A plurality ofribs 708 can protrude from an inner sidewall of theshell body 402, and engage with a plurality ofmount slots 710 formed through thecushioning pad 705 to affix thecushioning pad 705 with theshell body 402. -
FIG. 26 is a perspective view of thecushioning pad 705. Thecushioning pad 705 can be made in a single piece made of cast aluminum. Themount slots 710 can be disposed on upper and lower edges of thecushioning pad 705. Thecushioning pad 705 can also include a plurality ofelongated openings 712A andcircular openings 712B. Theelongated openings 712A can be disposed adjacent to themount slots 710 at the upper edge of thecushioning pad 705, and thecircular openings 712B can be disposed adjacent to themount slots 710 at the lower edge of thecushioning pad 705. -
FIG. 27 is a schematic view illustrating exemplary operation of thecushion structure 702 when the support base is installed in a vehicle. In case the vehicle is subject to a sudden colliding force parallel to the lengthwise axis of the shell body 402 (e.g., when the collision occurs at the front of the vehicle), the inertia of thesupport base 400 and the seat installed thereon may cause theshell body 402 and thetubular anchor 410 to displace away from thearm 404 and thelatch assemblies 406 fixedly attached with the anchorage fixture of the vehicle. As a result, therivet 706 affixed with eachside segment 410B can be urged to move along theslot 704 from thefirst end 704A to the second end 704B. Moreover, thetube portion 412A of thetransversal segment 412 can press against thecushioning pad 705 and causes its deformation. It is worth noting that theslot 704 and rivet 706 may be replaced with any of the cushion structures described previously inFIGS. 15 through 23 for use in combination with thecushioning pad 705. - While the cushion structures have been described as being implemented in support bases, it will be appreciated that the cushion structures can also be formed with the seat body so that the seat body can be directly attached with the anchorage fixture of the vehicle. Alternatively, the support base and the seat portion may also formed in a unitary body.
- The bases described herein can include cushion structures that can allow cushioned displacement of the shell body relative to the attachment points of the latch assemblies with the anchorage fixture of the vehicle. As a result, the cushion structures can absorb a part of the collision energy occurring during collision of the vehicle to reduce the risk of injury to the child.
- Realizations of the support bases for child safety seats have been described in the context of particular embodiments. These embodiments are meant to be illustrative and not limiting. Many variations, modifications, additions, and improvements are possible. These and other variations, modifications, additions, and improvements may fall within the scope of the inventions as defined in the claims that follow.
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